How is the word von translated from German to English

English translation
of
preposition

Zeigt, dass etwas einem anderen gehört.

Showing that something belongs to another.

Examples with “von”

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  • Das Dach von dem Haus ist undicht. — The roof of the house leaks.

  • Sie aß nach dem Essen ein Stück Kuchen. — She ate a slice of cake after dinner.

  • Die Stadt Paris ist für ihre Architektur berühmt. — The city of Paris is famous for its architecture.

  • Er starb an gebrochenem Herzen. — He died of a broken heart.

  • Wer ist der Besitzer von diesem Auto? — Who is the owner of this car?

  • Gieß mir bitte eine Tasse Tee ein. — Pour me a cup of tea, please.

  • Kennst du die Bedeutung von diesem Wort? — Do you know the meaning of this word?

  • Bist du den Lärm schon leid? — Are you tired of the noise already?

  • Schreib hier den Namen von deiner Straße hin. — Write the name of your street here.

  • Nur zwei von uns kamen rechtzeitig. — Only two of us arrived on time.

  • Der Gedanke an einen Umzug ins Ausland macht ihm Angst. — The idea of moving abroad scares him.

  • Die Hälfte der Pflanzen ging letzten Sommer an Trockenheit ein. — Half the plants died of thirst last summer.

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